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With its flat handlebar, comfortable upright positioning, and smooth, powerful disc brakes, Roam combines the best qualities of a road bike and a mountain bike. Now you can follow your own route wherever it goes. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS - Agility and control Updated flat-bar frame geometry puts the rider in a position that balances efficiency with stability, and disc brakes give you added control on rugged roads or dirt. - Smooth-riding comfort The D-Fuse seatpost and suspension fork absorb road shocks and vibrations, and EasyRide Tubeless tires let you run lower pressure for a smoother ride quality and a reduced risk of flats. - Integrated rack mounts Compatible with rear racks, allowing easy cargo capacity for daily trips or longer treks. TECHS AND FEATURES: - ALUXX ALUMINUM TECHNOLOGY This Performance level frame material features 6061 alloy with single-butted tubes to produce strong, lightweight framesets for a variety of different bikes and riding styles. - D-FUSE SEATPOST The proprietary “D” shaped composite seatpost damps vibration, resulting in a smooth, compliant ride.

Riding the Rove is like catching up with an old friend — comfortable, reliable, and always up for an adventure. Whether you're cruising through the city, exploring country trails, or just taking the scenic route home, the Rove is right there with you. Key Performance Factors: Trail Tamer Equipped with a suspension fork, the Rove provides extra comfort and control, ready to tackle gravel and trails the moment you venture off the beaten path. Confident Cruiser Thanks to responsive, reliable disc brakes, you'll always have speed management at your fingertips, rain or shine. Practical Partner With integrated mounts for a rear cargo rack and a low standover height for easy mounting and dismounting, the Rove turns bike errands into a hassle-free experience.

Steel Commuter and Gravel Bike Preamble is a hard-boiled steel commuter built for comfort, durability, and buffoonery on pavement and gravel. Nothing More is Needed. Nothing Less Will Do. The challenge was thus: Build a serious steel bike and give it only the attributes that matter most. Make it quick and comfortable on pavement, as well as confident and compliant on degraded surfaces. What the Enginerds put forth is Preamble, a pavement and gravel utility worker that proves you don't need to cut corners or clip coupons to make a more affordable steel bike. You just need to keep it simple. Preamble can run racks and fenders and carry a couple water bottles. Surly was raised on stealing basic cable, after all. Smooth and efficient on asphalt, Preamble's double-butted main triangle provides a resplendent ride feel and withstands abuse from life's inevitable potholes. Make it your own with flat bars, drop bars, a basket, or bags. On the road to steel euphoria, Preamble is the gateway drug. Let facts be submitted to a candid world: - Offered in flat-bar and drop-bar configurations - Easy T-Shirt sizing to fit nearly every rider (XS, S, M, L, XL) - Sloping top tubes on XS and Small frames for improved standover and comfort - To offer the best rider experience for every frame size, XS and S frames get 650b wheelsets while M–XL get 700c - Custom-cast single-position vertical dropout

Designed to introduce unfamiliar riders to Surly’s pavement and gravel line, Preamble highlights Surly’s most essential features: Durable custom steel tubing, a renowned ride feel, and just the right mounts for running racks, fenders, and bottle cages. Available in flat-bar and drop-bar configurations, it’s disc-brake specific and shares a single-position vertical dropout with Surly Bridge Club. For new weekend riders and veteran commuters, Preamble makes it easier than ever to get out of the car and on top of tough and comfortable Chromoly steel. - 100% Surly Chromoly steel frame and fork; double-butted main triangle - Five frame sizes to fit nearly every size rider (XS, S, M, L, XL), with a slightly sloped top tube on XS and Small frames for improved standover and comfort - Friendly with 1x and 2x drivetrains - Mounts for racks, fenders, and two bottle cages (located on the seat tube and down tube) - Clearance for 650b x 41mm tires on XS–S frame sizes (650b x 38mm with fenders); 700c x 41mm tires on M–XL frame sizes (700c x 38mm with fenders)

Adventure-seekers and daily drivers rejoice – Business all week and party on the weekend. The Search XR Flat Bar 1 gets it done. There’s no reason why your daily commuter can’t lead a double life. The Search XR Flat Bar 1 has the comfort and reliability you need to live the bike life around town and is up for adventure and exploration whenever you have an itch to scratch. REASONS IT'S RAD: - Aluminum adventure frame maximizes comfort and reduces fatigue. - Different geometries between drop bar, flat bar and suspension models. - A little slacker and longer than your typical Gravel machine. - Internal routing keeps cables secure and protected from the elements. - Up to 50mm tire clearance for comfort and control on-and-off road. - Ample water-carrying capacity and stealth accessory mounts.

Some roads are smooth, others are rough. This smooth-riding all-rounder handles it all, taking you from the main route to more adventurous options with confidence and control. Contend AR combines a smooth, responsive ride quality with an ability to handle adventurous new routes. Disc-brake integration and generous tire clearance (up to 38mm) put you in control, even on rough roads. A D-Fuse composite seatpost dampens road vibrations, giving you a smoother, more enjoyable ride experience. This is a true all-rounder for road riders who have a thirst for adventure.

Steel Commuter and Gravel Bike Preamble is a hard-boiled steel commuter built for comfort, durability, and buffoonery on pavement and gravel. Nothing More is Needed. Nothing Less Will Do. The challenge was thus: Build a serious steel bike and give it only the attributes that matter most. Make it quick and comfortable on pavement, as well as confident and compliant on degraded surfaces. What the Enginerds put forth is Preamble, a pavement and gravel utility worker that proves you don't need to cut corners or clip coupons to make a more affordable steel bike. You just need to keep shit simple. Preamble can run racks and fenders and carry a couple water bottles. Surly was raised on stealing basic cable, after all. Smooth and efficient on asphalt, Preamble's double-butted main triangle provides a resplendent ride feel and withstands abuse from life's inevitable potholes. Make it your own with flat bars, drop bars, a basket, or bags. On the road to steel euphoria, Preamble is the gateway drug. Let facts be submitted to a candid world: - Offered in flat-bar and drop-bar configurations - Easy T-Shirt sizing to fit nearly every rider (XS, S, M, L, XL) - Sloping top tubes on XS and Small frames for improved standover and comfort - To offer the best rider experience for every frame size, XS and S frames get 650b wheelsets while M–XL get 700c - Custom-cast single-position vertical dropout

If you're a hardy adventure-seeker who doesn't subscribe to the concept of labels, you've come to the right place. The Search XR A2 expands expectations. Whether you've put in months of planning, or you just decided to turn right on a whim, the Search XR A1 is built to thrive off the beaten path and is up to whatever adventure you chase. REASONS IT'S RAD: - Aluminum adventure frame maximizes comfort and reduces fatigue. - Different geometries between drop bar, flat bar and suspension models. - A little slacker and longer than your typical Gravel machine. - Internal routing keeps cables secure and protected from the elements. - Up to 50mm tire clearance for comfort and control on-and-off road. - Ample water-carrying capacity and stealth accessory mounts.

Journey Ready An amazingly capable, versatile gravel road bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less traveled, or accelerating your commute. Where it thrives: Gravel roads, out in the elements What it's built for: Traction, handling, comfort Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon fork - microSHIFT Advent X, wide range 10-speed group - WTB Riddler Comp tires, 700 x 37c Wide Ranging Capabilities Clearance for big 45mm tires lets you push further into the rough stuff, and enjoy more grip and comfort on every ride. Easy to Live With. Easy to Love. Everything on the Topstone is designed for simplicity, ease of use, and compatibility. Whether you're setting out on a big ride or taking the long way to work - less downtime, and more ride time. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone is ready to load up and go long."

Some roads are smooth, others are rough. This smooth-riding all-rounder handles it all, taking you from the main route to more adventurous options with confidence and control. Contend AR combines a smooth, responsive ride quality with an ability to handle adventurous new routes. Disc-brake integration and generous tire clearance (up to 38mm) put you in control, even on rough roads. A D-Fuse composite seatpost dampens road vibrations, giving you a smoother, more enjoyable ride experience. This is a true all-rounder for road riders who have a thirst for adventure.

The double-butted aluminum Search A1 rides beyond asphalt and prepares you for whatever route lies ahead. Confidence and control right at your fingertips. With the versatility to adapt to whatever ride your imagination conjures, the Search A1 has the speed you crave and the comfort you'll love. REASONS IT'S RAD: - 35mm tires decrease rolling resistance and increase traction. - Light aluminum frame for maximum rider comfort and reduced fatigue. - Real world gearing for long days out, or speedy trips across town. - Frame tubes engineered for consistent ride quality on all sizes. - Disc Brakes for fingertip speed control and reliable stopping. - Ample water-carrying capacity and stealth accessory mounts.

The all-new Revolt features a lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame with updated gravel geometry including a longer reach and lower bottom bracket for added stability. A flip chip on the rear dropout adjusts wheelbase and tire clearance, and you can choose the included D-Fuse seatpost for maximum compliance or switch to a 30.9mm round or dropper post. The frame is integrated for disc brakes and it has clearance for larger tires up to 53mm.

Ride roads, gravel or dirt with this versatile aluminum all-rounder. A composite fork gives it a smooth ride, and a flip chip lets you adjust wheelbase and tire clearance. Confident handling Frame is designed with endurance positioning and shorter chainstays for precise handling, agility and control. A longer reach, shorter stem and lower bottom bracket drop improves stability on rugged terrain. Tuned compliance Dropped seatstays with thin tubing absorb road shocks and vibrations. The D-Fuse handlebar and seatpost work as a system to add compliance without sacrificing stiffness while cornering, sprinting or climbing. Adaptable to the terrain A flip chip on the rear dropout adjusts the wheelbase: short for quicker handling and acceleration, or long for improved stability at speed. The long setting allows for larger diameter tires up to 53mm. You can choose the included D-Fuse seatpost for maximum compliance, or switch to a 30.9mm round or dropper pos

Unleash Your Spirit Of Adventure With The Devote, Expertly Designed For Both Gravel Riding And Bike-Packing Explorations. The Devote was designed to satisfy your gravel wanderlust. Balancing performance and ruggedness, this versatile bike is ready for anything from short cuts through the woods to long, winding trails, as well as crushing your first gravel race. Key Performance Factors: - Lightweight and Sleek The durable yet lightweight ALUXX-grade aluminum frame with an Advanced-grade composite fork offers a smooth and forgiving ride, handy when you find yourself on the road less traveled. The redesigned geometry puts you in a more performance-oriented position and gives you added control whether you’re picking up speed or detouring downhill to the swimming hole. - Superior Comfort and Control The Contact XR D-Fuse handlebar features a 5-degree back sweep and flare drop for a comfortable and ergonomic grip. The Contact D-Fuse seatpost can be swapped out for a 30.9mm or 27.2mm round seatpost. These proprietary D-Fuse components absorb bumps and reduce vibrations, ensuring less fatigue and more fun on those epic rides. - Unmatched Versatility Adapt to the route with the flip chip – a dropout, which lets you adjust your wheelbase length and rear-wheel tire clearance. Go shorter for responsive handling and quick acceleration. Go longer for added stability plus clearance for larger tires and extra traction.

As a highly versatile touring bike, the Bridge Club hits the sweet spot that separates on- and off-road excursions. The simplistic design makes it fully adept to handle a full rack and pannier setup, frame bags, or any combination of the two. It doesn’t feel sluggish on paved shortcuts, but can also hold its own on dirt detours. If you’re feeling a little zesty on your next road tour, you won’t be ill-prepared for reroutes through the woods. The Bridge Club is designed to handle it all. - 100% Surly Chromoly frame, main triangle is double-butted; 1-1/8" threadless Chromoly fork - Rack, fender, and four sets of three-pack mounts - Disc brake-specific, single-position vertical rear dropout makes it less intimidating than other bikes in the category - Clearance for 700 x 47mm (with or without fenders) or 27.5 x 2.8" tires (27.5 x 2.6" with fenders)

Journey Ready An amazingly capable, versatile gravel road bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less traveled, or accelerating your commute. Where it thrives : Gravel roads, out in the elements What it's built for: Traction, handling, comfort Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano Sora 9-speed shifting - WTB Riddler Comp tires, 700x37c Wide Ranging Capabilities Clearance for big 45mm tires lets you push further into the rough stuff, and enjoy more grip and comfort on every ride. Easy to Live With. Easy to Love. Everything on the Topstone is designed for simplicity, ease of use, and compatibility. Whether you're setting out on a big ride or taking the long way to work - less downtime, and more ride time. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone is ready to load up and go long.

Straggler is a bikepacking-inspired road/gravel bike mostly at home on pavement but ready for trail duty when called. Born on Gravel. Raised on Pavement Straggler is tuned for cross-over exploration on a wide variety of terrain conditions. It's a day-tripper and a weekender. It's a "rough road" road bike, a cyclocross bike with no pretense about racing, a utilitarian townie, a light-duty touring bike and an all-weather commuter. It's a steel gravel bicycle that thrives on the road. Think of it as a "mountain biker's road bike." If you only have room for one bike in your life, Straggler can (and should) be your one and only. Straggler's capabilities go well beyond asphalt. It also lends itself well to light touring setups. We're talking frame bags, seat bags, and "credit card touring" rather than full-blown touring. Straggler also handles our 8- and 24-Pack Racks well, so you have some heavier-duty loading options. - Accommodations for racks and fenders - Forward-exiting horizontal dropouts for singlespeed compatibility and wheelbase adjustability - Clearance for 650B x 41mm tires with fenders!

Straggler shares all of the Cross-Check's braze-ons for fenders, racks and bottle cages, and like the Cross-Check its ready to take you just about anywhere. It's a day tripper and a weekender. It's a 'rough road' road bike. It's a cyclocross bike with no pretense about racing. It's a utilitarian townie. It's a light-duty touring bike. It's an all-weather commuter. And when you get tired of one set up, you can swap parts around and turn it into something else. - Fender eyelets at the dropouts, front and rear rack bosses and dual water bottle mounts, downtube shifter mounts - 100% Surly proprietary 4130 chromoly tubing. TIG-welded, double-butted main triangle - Forward-exiting horizontal dropouts with adjusters give you singlespeed compatibility and wheelbase adjustability to help you fit the tires and fenders you want to run with that drivetrain you want to run. - Frame is ED Coated for increased life expectancy

Straggler is a bikepacking-inspired road/gravel bike mostly at home on pavement but ready for trail duty when called. Born on Gravel. Raised on Pavement Straggler is tuned for cross-over exploration on a wide variety of terrain conditions. It's a day-tripper and a weekender. It's a "rough road" road bike, a cyclocross bike with no pretense about racing, a utilitarian townie, a light-duty touring bike and an all-weather commuter. It's a steel gravel bicycle that thrives on the road. Think of it as a "mountain biker's road bike." If you only have room for one bike in your life, Straggler can (and should) be your one and only. Straggler's capabilities go well beyond asphalt. It also lends itself well to light touring setups. We're talking frame bags, seat bags, and "credit card touring" rather than full-blown touring. Straggler also handles our 8- and 24-Pack Racks well, so you have some heavier-duty loading options. - Accommodations for racks and fenders - Forward-exiting horizontal dropouts for singlespeed compatibility and wheelbase adjustability - Clearance for 700c x 41mm tires with fenders!

Straggler shares all of the Cross-Check's braze-ons for fenders, racks, and bottle cages, and like the Cross-Check its ready to take you just about anywhere. It's a day tripper and a weekender. It's a 'rough road' road bike. It's a cyclocross bike with no pretense about racing. It's a utilitarian townie. It's a light-duty touring bike. It's an all-weather commuter. And when you get tired of one set up, you can swap parts around and turn it into something else. - Fender eyelets at the dropouts, front and rear rack bosses and dual water bottle mounts, downtube shifter mounts - 100% Surly proprietary 4130 chromoly tubing. TIG-welded, double-butted main triangle - Forward-exiting horizontal dropouts with adjusters give you singlespeed compatibility and wheelbase adjustability to help you fit the tires and fenders you want to run with that drivetrain you want to run. - Frame is ED Coated for increased life expectancy

Based around an adaptable steel frame, our Arise range is ready to follow whatever road you point it down. A simple, versatile bike, our Arise uses a single-speed drivetrain so you can focus on riding, not maintenance. The fast wheels, wide tires, and flared bars mean there’s not much this bike cannot handle, from trails to commuting. Infinitely adaptable with fittings for mudguards and a rack, and you even have the option of converting the frame and hub to run an 11-speed drivetrain.

The Grappler is Surly’s dedicated drop-bar trail bike. With mountain geo designed around a comfortable, confident drop-bar hand position, it’s lively and responsive on single track, double track, and other degraded surfaces. Ready to haul essential gear for all-day dirt rides and quick bikepacking excursions, thru-axles front and rear provide ideal stiffness and handling. Built around 27.5” wheels and compatible with internally geared hub and single-speed setups, Surly’s tried-and-true Gnot-Boost spacing allows riders to run 142mm or 148mm rear hubs. - 100% Surly Chromoly steel frame and fork, featuring Surly’s proprietary ’Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, 1-1/8” headtube, non-suspension corrected - Horizontal-slotted dropout, Surly Gnot-Boost spacing - Seatstay-mounted bottle bosses, plus three-pack mounts at the top and bottom of the down tube and stealth dropper post routing - E.D. coated frame for increased life expectancy - 27.5 x 2.8” tire clearance (with or without fenders)

The Grappler is Surly's dedicated drop-bar trail bike. With mountain geo designed around a comfortable, confident drop-bar hand position, it's lively and responsive on single-track, double-track, and other degraded surfaces. Ready to haul essential gear for all-day dirt rides and quick bikepacking excursions, captured thru-axles front and rear provide ideal stiffness and handling. Built around 27.5" wheels and compatible with internally geared hubs and single-speed setups, Surly's tried-and-true Gnot-Boost spacing allows riders to run 142mm or 148mm rear hubs. - 100% Surly Chromoly steel frame and fork, featuring Surly's proprietary 'Natch tubing, double-butted main triangle, 1-1/8" headtube, non-suspension corrected. - Horizontal-slotted dropout, Surly Gnot-Boost spacing. - Seat stay-mounted bottle bosses on all sizes except XS, plus three-pack mounts at the top and bottom of the down tube and stealth dropper post routing. - E.D. coated frame for increased life expectancy. - 27.5 x 2.8" tire clearance (with or without fenders).

Journey Ready An amazingly capable, versatile gravel road bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less travelled or accelerating your commute. Where it thrives Gravel roads, out in the elements What it's built for Traction, handling, comfort Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano GRX 400 10-speed gravel group - WTB ST i23 TCS rims w/ 700x37c WTB Riddler TCS Light tires Wide Ranging Capabilities Clearance for big 45mm tires lets you push further into the rough stuff, and enjoy more grip and comfort on every ride. Easy to Live With. Easy to Love. Everything on the Topstone is designed for simplicity, ease of use and compatibility. Whether you're setting out on a big ride or taking the long way to work - less down time, more ride time. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and waterbottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone is ready to load up and go long.

Fast gravel, rough gravel, pavement or dirt. However you choose to roll, this bike does it all. A new composite frameset and adjustable wheelbase make it more capable than ever. With a lightweight Advanced-grade composite frame that's engineered for compliance, Revolt Advanced lets you push your limits on variable terrain. A composite fork eats up bumps, and the D-Fuse seatpost and handlebar absorb shocks and vibrations. A flip chip on the rear dropout adjusts wheelbase and tire clearance, and you can choose the included D-Fuse seatpost for maximum compliance or a 30.9mm round or dropper post. Details including a smart mount system for racks and accessories give you a head start on any gravel riding mission. KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS Fast and light New Advanced composite frame and fork save more than 160 grams compared to previous model. Updated geometry includes a lower bottom bracket, longer reach and steeper headtube angle for improved acceleration and climbing. Tuned compliance New frame features thinner, dropped seatstays to absorb road shocks and vibrations. D-Fuse handlebar and seatpost work as a system to add compliance without sacrificing stiffness while cornering, sprinting or climbing. Adaptable to the terrain A flip chip on the rear dropout adjusts the wheelbase short for quicker handling, or long for improved stability at speed. The long setting allows for larger diameter tires up to 53mm. You can also choose the included D-Fuse seatpost for maximum compliance, or switch to a 30.9mm round or dropper post.

Explore further. Ride freer. An amazingly capable, versatile gravel road bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less traveled, or accelerating your commute. Where it thrives: Gravel roads, out in the elements What it's built for: Traction, handling, comfort Highlights: - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano GRX 800/600 11-speed gravel group - WTB ST i23 TCS rims - Amazingly capable Straightforward, reliable, and a whole hell of a lotta fun, the Topstone Alloy is a gravel bike crafted for those with a taste for adventure – and value. Roll light and free, or load it up for a long haul, Topstone’s comfortable ride, confident handling, and up-for-anything capability make it the perfect partner on any road, anywhere. - Wide Ranging Capabilities Clearance for big 45mm tires lets you push further into the rough stuff, and enjoy more grip and comfort on every ride. - Easy to Live With. Easy to Love. Everything on the Topstone is designed for simplicity, ease of use, and compatibility. Whether you're setting out on a big ride or taking the long way to work - less downtime, and more ride time. - Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone is ready to load up and go long.

A modern twist on an age-old discipline, the Audax AL is an accomplished bicycle. Wide, generous tires confidently roll over any surface, guided by a carbon fork to reduce weight with plenty of clearance to accommodate wider treads plus mudguards. Take your pick on how to distribute your cargo with multiple mounting fixings across the frame and fork, as well as options for panniers and bike packing bags. Short chainstays and an engaged front end make for a responsive bike geometry, which feels alert and responsive even when fully loaded. To complete the bike, 650B wheels, a Microshift XLE 11-speed groupset, and a clutch derailleur ensure comfort and reliability wherever you point your nose. Employing short chainstays, it's a bike that's happy to change lanes quickly, but yet remains solidly planted thanks to a larger-than-average contact patch.

Midnight Special is a road plus bike designed to provide comfort and speed on those all-day rides that extend well beyond fresh pavement. Midnight Special shines on pot-holed, deteriorating pavement and the occasional long stretch of gravel. Its 650B road plus tires eat up road chatter and absorb all the bumps in the road like the champion it was designed to be. When it comes to road bikes, we just want to toss a few bananas into our pockets and see where the road takes us. We seek out varied surfaces on our rides and frequently go from pavement to gravel to worse pavement. Midnight Special allows us to accomplish all of that quite comfortably. - Higher volume tires allow better fine tuning of tire pressure on varying surfaces and create a wider contact patch for increased traction - Modern road standards like flat-mount disc brakes, 12mm front and rear thru-axles, and a 44mm head tube - Clearance for 650B x 60mm or 700c x 42mm tires without fenders (650B x 50mm or 700c x 38mm with fenders)

The Midnight Special is an endurance road bike designed to provide comfort and speed on those all-day rides that extend well beyond fresh pavement. It excels on pot-holed, deteriorating pavement and the occasional long stretch of gravel. The Midnight Special’s 700c tires eat up road chatter and absorb all the bumps in the road for a much more comfortable ride. - 100% Surly Chromoly frame, main triangle is double-butted; 1-1/8" threadless Chromoly fork - Rack, fender, and three sets of water bottle mounts - Flat-Mount disc brakes - 44mm head tube - Tire Clearance: 27.5 x 2.35" (w/o fenders), 700c x 42mm (w/o fenders), 650b x 50 (w/ fenders), 700c x 38mm (w/ fenders)

A modern twist on an age-old discipline, the Audax AL is an accomplished bicycle. Wide, generous tires confidently roll over any surface, guided by a carbon fork to reduce weight with plenty of clearance to accommodate wider treads plus mudguards. Take your pick on how to distribute your cargo with multiple mounting fixings across the frame and fork, as well as options for panniers and bike packing bags. Short chainstays and an engaged front end make for a responsive bike geometry, which feels alert and responsive even when fully loaded. To complete the bike, 650B wheels, a Microshift XLE 11-speed groupset, and a clutch derailleur ensure comfort and reliability wherever you point your nose. Employing short chainstays, it's a bike that's happy to change lanes quickly, but yet remains solidly planted thanks to a larger-than-average contact patch.